While Rockville is recognized internationally as the biotech capital of the world and the "Home of the Genome," this diverse city of 57,000 is also home to historic neighborhoods, luscious parklands, and plenty of opportunities for entertainment, shopping, dining, and exploring.

Recreation in Rockville

Rockville has 58 public parks comprising more than 800 acres of parkland. Under its extensive Urban Forestry program, the city maintains more than 21,000 street trees and thousands of trees located on facility grounds and in the parks.

The City of Rockville operates a municipal swim center with four large indoor and outdoor pools, a senior center,  several recreation centers, a skate park, and a civic center complex that includes  a historic mansion, a 500-seat theater, a nature center, and a climbing gym.  RedGate Golf Course, the City's championship 18 hole, par-71municipal course, is ranked among the top 10 public golf facilities in the Washington metropolitan area by Golf Digest Magazine.  People of all ages can take advantage of recreation programs offered throughout the year. Housed in city facilities and local public schools, such programs include dance, sports, arts, exercise, cooking, and crafts.

Rockville residents and area workers enjoy a variety of private-sector recreational facilities and programs, including two private golf courses and country clubs, an ice skating rink, racquetball/squash courts, and gyms.

The City of Rockville also sponsors a number of special events such as Hometown Holidays, a three-day festival over Memorial Day Weekend; Independence Day fireworks; an Antique and Classic Car Show; and the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest.

Rockville residents also have the opportunity to enjoy weekly farmer's markets, where locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers, and natural foods are among the farm-fresh items available.

Playing in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Department of Recreation provides a wide range of programs for children and youth, including teen programs, youth sports, camps, and summer playgrounds. The Recreation Department also provides services for disabled individuals, senior citizens, and preschool children. Learn more about playing in Montgomery County and request a copy of your own personal guide to parks, recreation, and entertainment in the area.

Quality of Life in Maryland

From historic towns to high-tech communities, the shores of the Chesapeake to the peaks of Western Maryland, the state offers a wide range of attractions and activities that educate, entertain, entice, and delight. Cultural amenities, recreational opportunities, renowned universities and colleges, and a comfortable cost of living make Maryland and, specifically, the City of Rockville an ideal location for life and business.

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